Homemade ketchup with prunes

4 servings

10 minutes

Homemade ketchup with prunes is a refined blend of traditional tomato sauce with a light smoky note from the prunes. This unusual addition reveals a new flavor profile, making the ketchup an ideal accompaniment to meat dishes, especially grilled meats and steaks. This sauce not only enhances the meat's flavor but also adds depth with a rich array of spices – garlic, coriander, marjoram, and cumin create a harmonious balance. Historically, such sauces emerged from experiments with ingredients to give familiar dishes new nuances. Its thick consistency and rich aroma make it an essential element on the table for culinary enthusiasts.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 172.8
• Proteins: 7.6g
• Fats: 2g
• Carbohydrates: 35.2g

Ingredients

• Prunes: 100 g
• Tomato paste: 500 g
• Salt: to taste
• Ground red pepper: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Garlic: to taste
• Ground coriander: to taste
• Marjoram: to taste
• Caraway: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Prepare all the ingredients.

2. Mix 100 grams of prunes in a blender.

   Required ingredients:

   • Prunes: 100 g

3. It will give the ketchup a smoky flavor that pairs well with meat.

4. Add it to 0.5 kg of tomato paste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomato paste: 500 g

5. Mix and add salt, red pepper, black pepper, garlic, coriander, marjoram, and cumin to the resulting mixture.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground red pepper:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Garlic:  to taste
   • Ground coriander:  to taste
   • Marjoram:  to taste
   • Caraway:  to taste

6. Mix it again.

7. Ketchup for meat is ready.